Overview & Reviews
This year, BMW will finally offer a DVD-based navigation system, though you must still give up the in-dash CD player if you opt for nav. Besides that, rear head protection airbags (optional last year) are now standard, as is an interesting new safety item called a brakeforce display -- during emergency braking situations, an extra set of rear brake lights will illuminate to warn motorists behind you. If you order the optional adjustable ride height suspension package, it no longer precludes the addition of the sport package. On the inside, new Dakota leather replaces the familiar Montana leather upholstery (it's optional on the 3.0i model and standard on the 4.4i). Individual model changes include a body-colored tailgate handle for any 3.0i equipped with the sport or premium package, and V-rated tires and an unlimited top speed for any sport package-equipped 4.4i.
- Rides and drives like a BMW sedan, wide range of engine choices, top safety scores, high-end cabin furnishings.
- Limited off-road abilities, less interior volume than a 5 Series wagon, price goes up quickly with options, lousy fuel economy in the city.
User Reviews:
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Great SUV - 2003 BMW X5
By jjs57 - August 6 - 10:00 amEverything on the X5 has been beyond my expectations. Only issues have been a couple of minor problems that were quickly taken care of by the dealer. I would highly recommend this to any prospective buyer. I can see why BMW is kicking Benzs rear end.
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BMW - 2003 BMW X5
By roburt - June 18 - 10:00 amNo problems with this vehicle. Rides and handles well. Comfortable on long trips
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So frustrated :( - 2003 BMW X5
By GEN - May 4 - 12:23 pmIn the beginning im so happy and proud to drive a one of the luxury car. I bought second hand. But everything is falling apart of this car. First smoke coming from my hood , then have a poor AC but was able to fixed it right away. One day I was parked out my drive way and the sprinker kicked in with a high pressure of water due to sprinkler head blew off. water went to my hood and the next thing I know it ruined my stereo speaker - very poor electrical wirings. Then front passenger side window wont work - I had to just not to use it at all. followed by the back passenger door handle wont work and now I looked so stupid before I can get in my car I need to go at the passenger side to open my driver door handle. What on earth!!! what else will be next ? :-/
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X5 3.0 - 2003 BMW X5
By alexroys - March 25 - 10:00 amIt is hard to imagine how 225 HP pulls a 4,500 lb vehicle so sprightly. Handling is absolutely car-like, and certainly that of a very well-designed car. Interior comfort is excellent for four adults, and the various systems seem to mesh well together. NO off road experience yet, but if you, like most of us, seldom venture off the pavement, this has to be the SUV for you!
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X5 3.0 - 2003 BMW X5
By roman - February 26 - 2:00 amThe X5 3.0 is the best sport utility for the $40-$45K range. Fit and finish are top notch. Looks are great. And performance is on par with any other BMW on the road.
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What a disappointment. - 2003 BMW X5
By Tony Hammock - December 4 - 10:00 amAfter several luxury SUVs from other manufacturers I thought I would try the BMW. What a mistake that was. At first the X5 was a joy to drive. Now that I have owned it for several months it is in the shop more than on the road. The fact that it has incurreds some problems that needed fixing doesnt upset me. It is the pitiful attitude and lack of understanding from the service department that I have trouble with.
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Not Bad at all - 2003 BMW X5
By dudu - August 28 - 2:00 amJust pick up mine, love it. Of course, it is not like my old BMW saden....but it drive better than my old 92 Jeep Grand Cherakee. I will buy another one.....if I have the $$$$.
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X5 Best In Class - 2003 BMW X5
By ZoeBeemer - August 23 - 10:00 amExcellent sound, acceleration and status appeal. Handling is outstanding, incredible cornering, never slides out of the turn line, sticks to the road. AWD computer safety feature saved me from a crash, hydroplaned, and the computer took over, cut the engine and applied proper braking to straighten out the car. I was so amazed, I called my wife to tell her the car saved me from the divider. This technology is awsome, check it out if you have snow conditions or on lose pavement, the car will correct itself. Only tech problem was the rear door latch fires at will and results in open status. Dealer said this was unusal and is scheduled for repair.
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Personal expreince with my x5 - 2003 BMW X5
By EHutty - August 5 - 5:03 pmThe car drives great, its comfortable and was my first car. I still own this care and am debating selling it. Ive had a good amount of repairs tipcally nothing serious, both rear window regulators have gone out about 50 bucks each to replace and did it myself. I do all the repairs myself minus this most recent one. My MAF sensor went out but all i had to do was clean it. Its a fun care to have but every few weeks something small breaks and triggers your check engine light. Atleast for me. Most recently my transfer case went out and I put a new starter and replaced all hoses and things in the car. Was debating on selling for a FJ but not sure.
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The Best Vehicle - 2003 BMW X5
By Raymond. W. Scott - July 5 - 10:00 amThis is the best Vehicle I have evern owned including other BMW and MB cars. By the way it does hawl very well if you know how to load it. All the stuff to add to my house and 20by 25 deck were hawled in my X5. If you have the guts to make it work for you and not be just an other show vehicle, it can handle it. Had a minor defectice Key reading chip when I first got it but that got replace and all has been a joy. My wife say say " if that think has has the female anatomy, all male will never stay with their wives unle to have children." Very true my man, very true.
